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F-gas review considers ban on R410A
A ban on the use of R410A in new stationary air conditioners and heat pumps is being considered under the review of the European F-gas regulation (517/2014). Read more
Euro associations warn of illegal refrigerant risks
The leading European air conditioning and refrigeration associations are behind a new document warning of the consequences of buying refrigerant from unsafe sources. Read more
Updating HC standards is key to meeting Kigali targets, says EIA
In new report issued to Montreal Protocol, the NGO calls for national approval of IEC’s new 500-g charge limit and an increase of limit for ACs. Read more
A return to ammonia in China
The country is revising safety standards, focusing on training and considering new technology to overcome concerns stemming from major accidents. Read more
EIA calls on Montreal Protocol to check illegal trade
The Environmental Investigation Agency has called for a “comprehensive fitness check” of the Montreal Protocol to ensure the phase out of ODS and the phase down of HFC refrigerants. Read more
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Officially Announces Use of CO2 for Ice Venues
The Beijing 2022 Organising Committee said that CO2 systems will be used in the speed skating, figure skating, short track and ice hockey training venues. Read more
Illegal R134a revealed as potentially dangerous fake
Car workshops in Romania are being warned that illegal R134a flooding the market includes fake material that is damaging vehicle air conditioning systems. Read more
US to investigate Chinese HFC refrigerant imports
The US Department of Commerce has initiated investigations to determine whether imports of HFC refrigerants from China are circumventing the 2016 antidumping duty order on HFC blends. Read more
No F-gas exemption for European manufacturers
European air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers seeking a “reconsideration” of F-gas export provisions, which they say makes their products uncompetitive, have been rejected by the EU commissioner. Read more
World's largest transcritical CO2 system commissioned in California
The 4 MW (1,137 TR) system was installed at a meat processing facility earlier this year. Read more
Mexichem launches illegal refrigerant awareness campaign
Manufacturer hopes to raise awareness of threats to industry from illegal refrigerant products in line with broader industry efforts to crackdown on black-market HFCs. Read more
EU climate plans ignore the F-gas regulations
EPEE has accused EU members of failing to address the potential of HVACR in their National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs) and ignoring the importance of the F-gas regulations. Read more
EC says “small” illegal trade will not affect F-gas goals
The European Commission still insists that the illegal trade in HFCs within Europe is in small quantities, despite evidence to the contrary. Read more
Japan tightening HFC recovery regulations
The bill will fine violations and require HFC recovery certificates. Read more
Hotline receives over 50 illegal activity reports
The EFCTC’s confidential Action Line is said to have made a “promising” start with over 50 reports of illegal refrigerant activity received since its launch in March. Read more